Steve Smith, Financiald Advisor

Things are really looking in up for the Carolina Panthers.  After a disappointing end to the 2007 season, the Panthers were in disarray.  It wasn’t that long ago that fans were calling for the firings of both the head coach and general manager.  However, both were retained, and what a difference a few months can make.  Now, with a stellar offseason in which many role-players were acquired, coupled with a very solid draft, the Carolina Panthers are on the rise.  The news articles about the Panthers mirror this optimism, as this article about Steve Smith’s new role as a financial adviser illustrates.

All NFL players need to have a plan for what they are going to do after they leave the league.  It’s easy to forget, because they perform such superhuman feats of strength every Sunday, that many of these men are in their 20s and early 30s.  Very few NFL players have a shelf-life past the age of 35.  For that very reason, it’s important to know what you’re doing afterward.  Apparently Mr. Smith wants to work with money.  I love articles like this because they offer a fresh and unique perspective on star players, and give the fans some insight into what kind of person their favorite player really is.

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